A man led law enforcement on a 27-minute chase, as captured in dashcam footage. Brian Smith recklessly maneuvered through traffic, driving on sidewalks and evading a spike strip. His dangerous behavior, including driving on the wrong side of the road and running red lights, caught the attention of officers.
After being cornered between two vehicles, police apprehended Smith, assisted by a helicopter monitoring the pursuit from above. Authorities had to break the car’s windows and use a taser to subdue Smith. The high-speed chase, where Smith reached 80mph in a 30mph zone in a stolen vehicle in Bristol, led to his arrest.
Smith, aged 47, was sentenced to 16 months in jail at Bristol Crown Court for charges that included dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and uninsured, and refusal to provide a specimen for analysis. The incident began when PC Dan Hamblin of Avon and Somerset Police spotted Smith in a stolen vehicle with cloned license plates and attempted to pull him over.
PC Hamblin described Smith’s driving as extremely reckless and dangerous. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during the apprehension due to the coordinated efforts of law enforcement and the police helicopter. The arrest took place on 9th October, following the chase on 2nd September, with footage of the incident shared on social media garnering significant attention and reactions from viewers.
Comments on the post praised the police for their actions, with viewers expressing relief that no one was harmed during the pursuit. The incident highlighted the risks posed by dangerous driving behavior in populated areas.